Northern Nevada IEEE Day

Celebrate IEEE Day with us at a joint networking event hosted by the Northern Nevada Young Professionals and the University of Nevada IEEE Student Chapter!
IEEE Day is about connecting engineers across generations, industries, and disciplines to share ideas and build community. This year, our focus is on membership development—highlighting the many benefits of IEEE, from scholarships and career advancement to global networking and lifelong learning.
This event will feature a small panel discussion on the value of IEEE membership, followed by opportunities to connect with scholarship committee members, industry professionals, and hiring managers. Whether you are a student, a young professional, or an established engineer, you’ll walk away with new insights, contacts, and opportunities.
Why Attend?
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Learn how IEEE membership can accelerate your career
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Hear from local leaders about their experiences in IEEE
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Network with professionals in engineering and technology industries
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Connect with hiring managers and scholarship committee members
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Celebrate IEEE’s mission of advancing technology for humanity
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Speaker(s): , Doug, John
Agenda:
4:00 – 4:30 PM | Check-In & Networking
Light appetizers and refreshments available. Meet other attendees and get settled.
4:30 – 5:10 PM | Panel Discussion: The Purpose and Benefits of IEEE Membership
A moderated panel featuring:
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IEEE Members (students, young professionals, and senior members)
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Scholarship Committee Representative
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Local Industry Professional
Panel topics will include: why join IEEE, personal stories of growth, scholarships and professional opportunities, and ways to get involved locally.
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5:10 – 6:20 PM – Networking / Light Refreshments / Social Hour
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Extra time for attendees to connect with chapter officers and each other
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6:30 – 6:55 PM – Applications of Circuit Breakers in Extreme Electrical Conditions
Speaker: John Webb, Principal Engineer, ABB R&D
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6:55 – 7:20 PM – IEEE Standards: How, Where to Start, and a Few Switchgear Standards Committee Highlights
Speaker: Doug Edwards, Siemens Industries, Inc.
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7:20 – 7:30 PM – Closing Remarks
Room: 109/110, Bldg: Harry Reid Engineering Laboratory, 1664 N. Virginia Ave, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89557